I missed Will's birthday!

So sorry! For some reason I thought it was today, and when I checked, I saw it was yesterday! Hope he had a nice one, is the party this weekend?

Day 8 and 9 of Fear Not

Did you get my email?

This is my devotional for today-

I thought it was very interesting that it deals with

Faith and works

So what is new with you?

Happy Memorial Day!

And Joseph and I finally have a day off

Together- first one in 6 weeks!

Have a wonderful day- much love

Talking to Mike on Skype

I finally got to Skype with Michael yesterday!

While we were talking I snapped a few pictures

With my iPad- I love his hairdo, he says that

He has to keep the sides high and tight,

But he needed some to run his hand through.

Day 6 and 7 of Fear Not

Chris and Justin Midgette at awards night

Christopher had his awards ceremony

For the senior class last night-

He has received 2 scholarships,

The JP Knapp award through the

Currituck school system,

And the Christian Character award

From MACU.

Justin also got a Knapp scholarship.

Day 4 and 5 of Fear Not

Day 2 and 3 of Fear Not Study- economic and material concerns

Catching up on Bags

I enjoyed speaking with you on the phone last night "MaeMae". 

 I know I have not been very good about getting Will's bag a day up on the blog.

 BUT on the upside,  he does still get a bag a day, and at least I have been taking pictures of them, thus it is just a matter of taking the time to get them on the Blog. I know, I know, my priorities are skewed- what are food and clean laundry when compared to Blog posting?

Above:  Camp Lazlo (2005-2008)

Clam (left) and title character- Lazlo (right)

 Pops- Regular Show  (first episode September 6, 2010)

 Dexter from Dexter's Laboratory (1996-2003) Guest artist Alaina-

 

Static Shock (2000-2004)- also Alaina's work

 

Animaniacs- Yakko, Wakko, And Dot (1993-1998)- Also Alaina  (I  found a tell in all this- fancy lettering for the "Will's Snack"- means it is most likely not my work).

 

 



Lion-O ( from the remake of   ThunderCats- 2011;  They only made 26 episodes of the remake, about 25 too many I think.)
This artwork is Genevieve's contribution.

This week's bible study- Fear Not

The Word Everyday

Day 6- The clarity of God's Word

Flag Football

 

I think I mentioned to you that while playing flag football, Will spends an AWFUL lot of the time on the ground.  We are aware that he is trying to accomplish a very dramatic play where he snags the opponents flag with an amazing dive just as he runs past . And in Will's defense he usually DOES successfully execute one or two such plays per game. Unfortunately, the highlight reel ends up looking like this (rather frustrating for the photographer):

                 

 Please realize though,  that he is NOT the only one who ends up on the ground.

 Do you think that their amount of time spent flat on the ground is comparable to that of soccer players?

Day 5- nourished by The Word

Day 4- getting fired up by God's Word

A Very Quick Bag Post

This is Lucario.  A jackal inspired Pokémon.
This was another Will suggested bag.
I was not overly enthusiastic about drawing this character but after looking up it's  background I decided  I may like Lucario after all,  because under "Abilities" it states "Steadfast " and  "Inner Focus"  as well as "justified".
 I don't exactly know how "justified" is an ability, but it sounds pretty good.
Wikipedia also says   "Lucario are extremely loyal to their Trainers. Lucario  seem to have a natural sense of justice."  So loyal, steadfast, and a strong sense of justice, with an obvious healthy dose of attitude.  Move over Pikachu  :-)

Day 3 of Psalm 19 Lesson

Ben 10- Back to the Bags

                                                      Genevieve's rendition of Ben 10

                                                   The original series (of course) which ran from 2005-2008
Background:
10-year-old Ben Tennyson finds an alien device out in the woods, the Omnimatrix (Omnitrix for short), which allows him to turn into ten different alien species. Throughout his summer vacation, traveling the country in the "Rust Bucket" with his Grandpa Max and his cousin Gwen, Ben fights crime and evil aliens with his new powers, gaining the ability to turn into ten more aliens. We later find out that Grandpa Max is actually part of a super secret  intergalactic policing organization that deals with any alien/ supernatural threats. (Think: Men in Black)


 

                                                

You see,  this

Became this

and finally it became this--soulless.

 

Today's lesson

New bible study plan for this week- it's called "Authentic Bible Study"

Psalm 19:7-9

The law of The Lord is perfect,

Converting the soul:

The testimony of The Lord is sure,

Making wise the simple:

The statutes of The Lord are right,

Rejoicing the heart:

The commandment of The Lord is pure,

Enlightening the eyes:

The fear of The Lord is clean,

Enduring forever:

The judgements of The Lord are true

And righteous altogether.

Happy Mother's Day!

I Hope You Have A WONDERFUL Mother's Day!

I really like this thought

Best post I have EVER seen on Facebook

Saw this on Instagram, and said "that's right!"

Such a good picture of Michael

Good news! Michael called me at noon,

And he and his friends just finished moving

Onto the Porter!

He is very happy, so the news is all wonderful.

Oh, and he got an 88 on his final! Hurray!

My Tebow fix for today

Today"s scripture

I'm still working on the theme of bearing fruit

As the product Of trusting in God and His process of

growth in grace,as we climb the ladder of

sanctification by abiding in and relying in Him